Halfback hopefuls must embrace pressure

The game management of South Africa’s premier scrumhalves and flyhalves must improve in the lead-up to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the second round of Vodacom Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Smal to leave early, Treu stays put

Gert Smal is set to vacate his position as Western Province director of rugby three months before his contract ends.

Mallett: Lions should have won a penalty

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Vodacom Super Rugby matches at Kings Park and Newlands.

‘Stormers showed immense character’

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says his side’s 19-17 victory over the Lions showed they can beat the stronger Vodacom Super Rugby teams. DYLAN JACK reports.

De Bruin: Super Rugby results weird

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says he doesn’t know what to make of the latest Vodacom Super Rugby results, including their 19-17 loss to the Stormers at Newlands. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lions lose star lock to Hurricanes

Andries Ferreira will not renew his contract with the Lions in order to join the Hurricanes for the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Jaguares battle past Bulls

Bautista Delguy scored a late try as the Jaguares secured a 27-12 win over the Vodacom Bulls in Buenos Aires on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Stormers snatch late win

Herschel Jantjies scored a try after the hooter to help the Stormers beat the Lions 19-17 at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

France see off insipid Scotland

France scored a fourth try in the 88th minute to clinch a 27-10 bonus-point victory against Scotland in Paris on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.